Sunday August 11, 1996: on this day

August 11, 1996 was the 224th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 11, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1996, who was born and died on August 11, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Tin Cup, directed by Ron Shelton), TV series (e.g. Safe And Sound) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1996?


August 11, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 224th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1996 can also be written as 8/11/1996 in the US and as 11/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

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August 11, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1996:

  • Thousand clowns, closes at criterion theater nyc after 32 performs
  • 78th pga championship: mark brooks shoots a 277 at vallhalla golf club - kentucky

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August 11, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Harelbeke - Germinal : 2 - 3
  • Lierse - Club Brugge : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Troyes - St Etienne : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Rennes : 2 - 0
  • Bordeaux - Le Havre : 1 - 0
  • Caen - Lens : 0 - 2
  • Guingamp - Montpellier : 0 - 0
  • Lille - Metz : 1 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Ankaragucu - Zeytinburnu : 4 - 1
  • Bursaspor - Besiktas : 2 - 0
  • Fenerbahce - Samsunspor : 4 - 1
  • Genclerbirligi - Dardanelspor : 1 - 1
  • Istanbulspor - Antalyaspor : 1 - 0
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August 11, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 11, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 06:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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Who was born on August 11, 1996?


Famous people born on August 11, 1996:

  • Lashane Talbot

    Jamaican sprinter known for his speed and agility on the track.

  • Ahjanae Thompson

    Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Dazhane Russell

    Professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Antonio Sivera

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 11th

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August 11, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 17 days old,

or 1441 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10091 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1996?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 1996.

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August 11, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1996:

  • Baba Vanga

    Macedonian-born bulgarian prophet (born 1911).

  • Mel Taylor

    American drummer (the ventures), (born 1933).

  • Ambrosio Padilla

    Filipino basketball player and politician (b. 1910).

  • Rafael Kubelík

    Czech-american composer and conductor (d. 1996).

  • Sigmund Koch

    At 79, a philosopher/psychologist dies.

  • Rafael Jeronym Kubelik

    Conductor dies at 82.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1996:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 11, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - How Do U Want It
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Give Me One Reason

August 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 11, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 11, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 11, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love

August 11, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 11, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - El Reportero
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi

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August 11, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tin Cup

Tin Cup

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ron Shelton

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Country: United States of America

She's the One

She's the One

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Edward Burns

Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone

Country: United States of America

The Fan

The Fan

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo

Country: United States of America

Basquiat

Basquiat

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett

August 11, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 11, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

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240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

Gods And Generals by Jeff Shaara

Gods And Generals

By:

The New York Times bestseller prequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning Classic The Killer Angels. In this epic novel by Jeff Shaara, Jeff Shaara explores the lives, passions and careers of these remarkable characters.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Lily White by Susan Isaacs

Lily White

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Lily White is a Long Island criminal defense attorney. Lee is smart, savvy and down to earth. She can spot a fake the same way her mother can spot Armani.

How to Kill a Monster by R.L. Stine

How to Kill a Monster

By:

Gretchen and Clark fear that Clark's deaf grandmother and grandfather will be too loud for them.

August 11, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Virgin Interactive Sony Computer Entertainment (PSN)

Championship Manager 96/97

Championship Manager 96/97

Platform: PC/Amiga

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King

Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Imagineer

Fantasy General

Fantasy General

Platform: DOS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc. Mindscape GOG Ltd

Dragon Force

Dragon Force

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: NA Working Designs

history

Who was the US President on August 11, 1996?

On August 11, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1996?

On August 11, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1996?

On August 11, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1996 calendar looked like.

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